by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 18, 2016 | arthritis, Hand, Wellness
Anatomy of the hand The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are 3 major types of bones in the hand itself, including: Click Image to Enlarge Phalanges. The 14 bones that are...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 18, 2016 | anatomy, arthritis, pain, Shoulder, Wellness
Whether throwing a ball, paddling a canoe, lifting boxes, or pushing a lawn mower, we rely heavily on our shoulders to perform a number of activities. Normally, the shoulder has a wide range of motion, making it the most mobile joint in the body. Because of this...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 11, 2016 | arthritis, Wellness
What is pain? Pain starts in receptor nerve cells located beneath the skin and in organs throughout the body. When there is an illness, injury, or other type of problem, these receptor cells send messages along nerve pathways to the spinal cord, which then carries the...
